"That damn insolent woman! How could she be at the Simon residence—and worse, how dare she expose our secret in front of Andrew Simon? Our plan is ruined!" Edward fumed from inside the car with Angie.

His plan to get close to Andrew had completely failed because of Laura's unexpected appearance. According to his men, Laura had vanished, and they claimed she had left Dafe’s house. Even the Simon family was still searching for her. Edward had been deceived by his own people.

"I have a plan," Angie said, narrowing her eyes.

"What is it, Angie?" Edward asked, curious about what his daughter had in mind.

"I'm going to force Dafe to marry me," Angie said with a sly smile.

"Good. Do it—for the sake of getting what you want, and what I want too. You must become part of the Simon family!" Edward grinned, fully agreeing with Angie’s scheme.

Edward didn’t care what Angie’s plan was—as long as she married Dafe.

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Meanwhile, back at the Simon residence, Laura and Dafe had just returned from a sh